Tampa, Florida Greeks!
 

Calling all Tampa Greeks!

I am going to be in Tampa from June 13th-July 1st for my new job training. I will have a roomie, but won't know who til I get there....

Anything to do in Tampa?? I need some buddies to hang with! I heard ybor city was fun. If anyone has any ideas of stuff I can do on the weekends that would be great! :D

Ybor is a MUST if you're going to be in Tampa. Since you'll be down there for a while, you'll have plenty of time to hit all the bars/clubs w/o having to hit them all in one night.

Channelside is also fun -- Howl at the Moon is a great bar to hit as your first stop.

And for the weekends during the day...the beach of course! Head out to Clearwater and hit Sand Key beach. It's beautiful! It's usually voted as one of the top beaches in the US.

Also, if you're interested in history, do a tour of historical Ybor during the day one day -- it's very neat!

I love Howl at the Moon...we have one here in Louisville at 4th Street Live! 4th street is kinda like Louisville's Ybor city....haha

anyone?
 

Any Floridians want to share their fav hot spots in Tampa or surrounding areas? I will be there for 3 weeks and tend to get bored easily.....

I hope my roomie is fun and close to my age!
We'll see!
:D

Tampa sucks

the Devil Rays suck...

Alex Sanchez is on roids

Lou Pinnella is in the mafia

the Tampa Yankees suck

The Bucs suck

Their lone champion doesnt even play this year

Gasparilla aint Mardi Gras

the BUlls should be called the cows

i don't know why anyone would ever want to go to Tampa


that being said...you should have a blast living in Tampa. just don't get shot by a robot in St. P CUH ...and don't let the man get you down

Tampa things to do!
 

My B-I-L lives there, so we go down ever year.

There is a wonderful restaurant called "The Dish"--it's sort of a nuevo cuisine place combined with a "stir fry" table--not the right name, but don't know how to describe it otherwise. You get to choose meats, vegetables, etc, then take your pick out of about 15-20 flavored sauces to sautee your food in. They then sautee everyone's food on this HUGE round grill. Neat place.

Definitely a lot of clubs to choose from--there are always concerts going on, so check those out while you are there.

There are also some great art museums down there as well, if you like that kind of thing. I believe the Salvador Dali museum is there.

Casino cruises are okay---only watch out if water is choppy.

Busch Gardens is a treat also, if you've never been to one.

Good luck, and have fun!

I have a friend who is doing Teach for America in Tampa. She really likes it there!

If you have a lot of money and want one of the best steaks in the world, go to Bern's Steakhouse.

Go to Whiskey Park instead of Ybor for going out. All the crackheads and 18-22 yr olds go to YBor. If you're looking to get laid thats definitely your best bet......but everyone is just totally fucked up there (it's like burboun street in new orleans but not as good). And despite cops being on every street corner....it's still not safe. The clubs are ok for central Florida, I love Ampitheatre. But Ybor really isnt my thing anymore when in town. When I lived there, though, it was fun. The only thing I didnt like about the town was the fact that every time I turned around I met some stripper or escort or some other dirty whore.

Now, there is a Casino there that is tight as fuck. 24hr liqour license (someone correct me if I'm wrong) so you can drink till you drop and they have a couple of clubs there that are alright because they don't close. There'll be plenty of people fucked up there....but it's still fun at 5am. And in my view it's the best place to go for afterhours in Tampa.



Edited to Add: But in reality, Tampa sucks ass. Go to South Florida (Miami/South Beach-Ft.Lauderdale-DelrayBeach-PalmBeach) if you're up for the drive. Its a total different world.

I think Bern's closed, or will be soon. :(

Good thinking, but Charley's has better steaks. Go to Bern's for dessert instead! If you like Spanish food, there's a restaurant in Ybor City called the Colombia that is a Tampa institution. The Dish is in Ybor too, but only go if you're really hungry or you might not get your money's worth.

Busch Gardens has a water park right across the street called Adventure Island, that's pretty fun. They might have some sort of package ticket for both parks.

Channelside is fun for going out. There's a Splitsville, which is a bowling alley/bar. Howl at the Moon, Margarita Mamas and Banana Joes, Stumps Supper Club (kind of an older crowd).

A new Hard Rock Hotel and Casino just opened off of I-4 in Tampa, they have slots, bingo and poker I believe. There is also a club in the casino...I heard from Chris on the Apprentice that they have a pretty steep cover charge, though! (J/K He got arrested in the casino for "disorderly conduct" and was supposedly complaining about being charged cover to get into the club after he spent a lot of money gambling).

Hyde Park area is a fun place to go out on the weekends. Whiskey Park, The Dublinder, MacDinton's, Macs, they're all a bunch of bars that the 20 something crowd hangs out at.

Hope that helps you out, feel free to PM me!

Shae

P.S. The Tampa Yankees were 2004 State League Champions, thank you very much!

P.P.S. People who hate on Tampa will be dealt with by one of Lou Piniella's mafia hit men.

Hey now -- watch it! Bobby, I thought you were cool. :(

HYDE PARK--yes that is a great area--very trendy and geared a little more toward the post college crowd. I loved Whiskey Park and you must eat or at least have drinks at Mangrove's--love their martinis. My good friend was living there for a few years--I loved visiting. She lived in the Hyde Park area.

Tampa is a great city, you are going to have a blast--you won't want to leave when your training ends! I keep telling my husband he needs to work on getting transferred there, but I think it will be awhile before that happens:(

Hey everyone! Thank you so much for the suggestions. I am a little bummbed because my birthday is on June 18th and I will be in Tampa with no friends or family there :(

Oh well, i'll make the most of it I guess. Thanks everyone for the suggestions!!!!! YAY!:D

yo ULChi Q T

A taxi driver got shot and killed today in St. P today. betta watch yo back when you in that hood homie. And don't wear red in Seminole because the crips run that hood.

are you supposed to scare me Bobby?

Hehe, don't forget about the G-Dawgs.

Don't forget Busch Gardens - full day dedicated to it is needed.

Say hi to Montu!

Don't forget to run to St. Pete and check out St. John's Pass - good shopping and eating.

I was there three weeks ago for a small convention - didn't get to do a whole lot, but I've been there several times before - there is always tons to do!

You're in St. Petersburg now? A lot of my old brothers live there, you'd fit right in. Let me know if it's true.

no, Bobby has his mind made up that I am there. I will be in Tampa near the airport.

You're in love with Bobby. ;) Thats why he's the asian sensation. :cool:

Asian Sensation?? lol...too funny. Bobby is IN LOVE WITH ME!!! That's my he follows me around the messageboard....he always has something to say....;)

Ybor is more or less a dive now. It usually isn't worth the drive there. Much better places in tampa and clearwater. You should make a trip up to Tarpon Springs, about 10 miles north of Clearwater. It is a greek sponge diving town. Lots of great food and cool little shops. Just north of Clearwater is alittle town called Dunedin and honeymoon island is out there it is always listed as one of the top beaches

Hey Bobby Jo, meet my twin sister betty lou.

When you go to Tampa, remember it is spelled Publix not Publics. You might get shot. You can even get gas at the Race Trak or Pb. Muvico has a hustlas discount for 6.25, although the chairs are jenky. St. Pete is the hood, and tampa has the WORSE sand you will ever come across in your life. In fact, its not sand. Its freaking sea shells. So enjoy your feet miss UL Chi O QT.

remember to Check Gas at Long Bridge and to stay away from a tan Altima along the 275 because that homie has crazy road rage and will probably shoot you if you say or look at them the wrong way.

Oh and if you feel like running along Bayshore blvd, make sure you stop and take a wiff of the awesome air. And while you are at it, I triple dog dare you to take a swim in the water. It has a beautiful minty flavor that is to die for.

ummmmmmmm
 

Thanks for the advice. :rolleyes:

Hahaha!!! So true!

oh hey You El Chi-O Qt,

btw. say wassup to my Cousin Reggie Reg. He's says that Sheekrah is one of the hottest coasters. You can find me all up in the club...SKYE

i second the "columbia restaurant " suggestion. wonderful paella!!

tampa is slightly inland on a bay(appropriately named tampa) so if you want to go to the beach you will need to head west over one of the causeways to either clearwater, treasure island or st. petersburg.

oh, by the way, you might want to check out the florida aquarium in tampa, its a nice place to while away a few hours. and you are not far from disney and sea world in orlando.

Publix??
 

Are there any grocery stores near the airport? I am staying in a complex about 5 mins away. I will have a kitchen, so I just thought i'd ask. Will they have a Publix??? haha. I know they have those in Panama City, because that's where we go to get our groceries when we are on vacay. They have sushi there...yum!

Re: Publix??
 

You're staying near TIA? I feel for you. :rolleyes:

why? whats so bad? I am staying where Nielsen puts me, which I heard isn't bad at all. The place is really nice. I live near Louisville International airpprt, so the noise won't bother me.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but TIA is close to Dale Mabry. Right? Which is where a lot of strip clubs and asian massage parlors are....but there's also the Bucs stadium and the Yankees field. IMO it isnt the best part of town.

I am on Eisenhower Blvd. Great! No wonder our community is gated.

Eisenhower? :eek: Good luck with that.

ULoCHiOQToHeeheeHoHoHoROWRoWROWNoNOno

You are livin near the airport? Thats tight! Be sure to get a massage from my cousin Thuyen Dao! Or my Thai cousin Djflkjwoiidfjldkjoeiwjlkjsldkjflkjioejlkjlksjdf ! That area aint as bad as St. Pete so don't worry. I do remember when I left the airport (which in my humble opinion beats LAX's ass) that there were a shitload of strip clubs in tampa.

And foolio. Will there be a Publix near you? C'mon man! What have I been saying! There is a Publix everywhere! Where there is a whore, there will be a Publix. I'm not sure what that means but what on earth does E = Mc2 mean right?

Rmember...DONT GET SHOT IN St. PETE I AM NOT JOKING MAN.

Say hi to JEB for me k?

Bobby, your logic makes perfect sense, because as Craig said, Dale Mabry Highway has an insane amount of strip clubs, including the world famous Mons Venus (as featured in the Wyclef Jean stripper song). This is largely due to the fact that MacDill AFB is on South Dale Mabry. Ergo, there are whores on every street corner in Tampa, kind of like how there are Publix grocery stores on every street corner.

P.S. Does your cousin do nails as well, because I could use a pedicure.

Maaaaaan, St. Pete isnt as bad as Eisenhower.

But yea, in that area....Shae is right on the fact that there are more whores on every street corner than convienant stores.


Something funny, I honestly didnt know what an asian massage was until I was 1/2 way in it. I thought going to an asian massage parlor was like going and getting a Swedish Massage but for deep tissue. I had knots in my back in shoulders and I wanted a deep tissue massage. I told the lady and she said "ok, I take care of you" :rolleyes: 30 minutes later when she's about 1/2 way through it and I'm all relaxed.....suddenly I felt her getting a little close to my balls with those lotion filled hands. I didnt say anything and then when she started mumbling something in Korean and grabbed my dick I jumped up like a frog with a firecracker exploding in it's mouth. It was one big misunderstanding. :rolleyes:

someone please tell me a little more about the area i'll be in PLEASE. What's the deal with Eisenhower? The place I am staying at looks very nice.

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